Distinct and Interrelated Roles

Distinct and Interrelated Roles

…the laity, dedicated as they are to Christ and anointed by the Holy Spirit, are marvelously called and prepared so that ever richer fruits of the Spirit may be produced in them. For all their works, if accomplished in the Spirit, become spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ: their prayers and apostolic undertakings, family and married life, daily work, relaxation of mind and body, even the hardship of life if patiently borne. In the celebration of the Eucharist, these are offered to the Father in all piety along with the Body of the Lord. And so, worshipping everywhere by their holy actions, the laity consecrate the world itself to God.Lumen Gentium, 34 (emphasis added)

Priest: Lord, was away my iniquity, and cleanse me of my sins.

P: Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father.

C: May the Lord receive the sacrifice from your hands, for the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the good of all the Church.

P: (Father,) (Lord,) (Lord of mercy,)……..In your love accept these gifts. May they bring us your saving power.

C: Amen.

Introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer

Unique to the Eucharistic Liturgy

Introduces uniquely Christian Elements

Connection to Crucifixion:Sacrificial and Penitential

Transubstantiation

Pray Along

Be Formed

Interrelate

Mystical Experience

Preface

Dialogue

Priest’s Prayer

Holy, Holy Holy

Holy, Holy, HolyLord God of Power and Might

Heaven and Earth are Filled with Your GloryHosanna in the Highest

Blessed is He who Comes in the Name of the LordHosanna in the Highest